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The Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber (RDaSH) NHS Foundation Trust confirmed that it was given notice to quit the mental health resources college.

An RDaSH spokesman said the notice from the council would take effect from December 31 and the organisation was currently looking for other sites to relocate the services provided at Ashby .

Wayne Smith, Scunthorpe, who joined the protest today along with around 25 other people, said that it was good to see people supporting the protest.

"It's been going well, we have quite a few here," he said.

Catherine Lydon, outpatient who organised the protest.

"I'm disgusted at the council's decision."

Sandfield House currently supports more than 1,000 out-patients with mental health problems by providing a range of recovery-based educational courses and resources and practical therapeutic activities like woodwork.

The centre opened in 2000 and currently employs around 40 staff and operates four clinics.

The protest was supported by local MP, Nic Dakin, who joined the group during the demonstration.

A North Lincolnshire council spokeswoman said: “The mental health services being provided at Sandfield House are completely unaffected by the proposals.

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“The council made an offer to RDaSH to continue to co-locate with them in a council building or to find an alternative on the council estate.

“We are aware of some service users having felt intimidated by visiting a building that is solely used by people with mental health issues.

“This is why we are looking to develop our services, hopefully with RDaSH, in a town centre location where public transport is easily accessible and services are inclusive for all. Nationally there are more mental health initiatives, which we are fully supportive of.”